R&D Team Leader
3 days ago
Chapeltown
Are you ready to make a significant impact on a dynamic and growing company? We are seeking a talentedSenior Chemist/ R&D hands-on team leader who will bebased at our Sheffield site and will oversee the development and optimization of robust formulations from lab to production scale and support as required once in the market. In this role you will be responsible for... Oversee development and optimization of formulations from lab to production and market support Develop new products/formulations and reformulate existing ones Conduct lab development, testing, analysis, competitor benchmarking, and stability studies Evaluate and approve alternative/new raw materials, including supplier meetings Progress projects to production scale-up, ensuring compliance with FMAP processes Write and present technical reports to stakeholders; ensure regulatory compliance and performance metrics Contribute to ideation and innovation processes, building a pipeline of innovation and NPD projects Lead, coach, and train team members, coordinating work to meet R&D targets and maintaining project documentation The skills and experience we are ideally looking for... Degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, polymer/materials science, or related field with 7+ years of industry experience Proven experience in product development using stage-gated project plans Ability to present clear and structured project plans and complex information to technical and non-technical audiences Strong understanding of coatings/sealants market and formulation best practices Knowledge of the European regulatory landscape and industry testing standards (ISO/EN/ASTM) Experienced in introducing new products into manufacturing environments Proven track record of writing and presenting posters/papers at international conferences Knowledge of local manufacturing processes and Lean Six Sigma tools, with project management experience using stage-gated processes Our offer Competitive compensation programme Company bonus Company contributed pension Private medical insurance Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion and ID&E programmes At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible Eligibility to Work You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for. Equal Opportunity Employer An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law. Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process. TPBN1_UKTJ